curb weight

noun

: the weight of an automobile with standard equipment and fuel, oil, and coolant

Examples of curb weight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Its classic shape and lighter weight – curb weight is 3,150 pounds - mean that it's designed to be towed by crossovers, SUVs, and lightweight pickup trucks. — Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

The pickup’s curb weight is about 450 lbs heavier than Slate’s initial target (3,600-ish lbs). — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 24 June 2026

And while the curb weight is a good deal more than a Miata or BRZ, compared to the usual diet of crossovers and EVs, the Prelude feels remarkably lithe and nimble. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2026

Those changes help the GRMN shed about 66 lb (30 kg) compared to the standard GR Corolla, bringing curb weight down to roughly 3,200 lb (1,451 kg). — Utkarsh Sood june 06, New Atlas, 6 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1949, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for curb weight

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate